October 14, 2025
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Indian Navy commissions indigenous anti-submarine vessel ‘Androth’ to boost coastal defence and maritime self-reliance

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In a major step towards strengthening India’s maritime security and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Indian Navy on Monday, October 6, 2025, formally inducted the indigenous vessel ‘Androth’ at a commissioning ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The vessel is the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and…

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Cough syrup tragedy kills 11 in Madhya Pradesh town as families cry foul over lack of medical facilities

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A small town in Madhya Pradesh is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating health crisis that claimed 11 lives, all linked to the consumption of a locally distributed cough syrup. The victims, mostly from economically vulnerable families in the tribal belt of Shahdol district, reportedly consumed the syrup over a span of three days…

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Darjeeling landslides kill 23 as survivors recount terror: “We have seen floods, storms, but never this”

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A wave of destruction swept through Darjeeling and parts of Jalpaiguri on Sunday, October 5, as relentless rains triggered one of the worst landslides in the region in a decade, killing at least 23 people and leaving hundreds stranded. The catastrophe, described by officials as the most severe since the 2015 landslide, buried homes, snapped…

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PM Modi pays tribute to Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramaniya Siva, hails Tamil Nadu’s legacy of sacrifice and nationalism

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 4, 2025, paid heartfelt tributes to two towering freedom fighters from Tamil Nadu—Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramaniya Siva—on their remembrance day, acknowledging their unwavering commitment to India’s independence and their enduring legacy in awakening the spirit of nationalism. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “On…

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Bihar’s transformation under NDA and Nitish Kumar: From collapse to compounding growth across sectors

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Once synonymous with lawlessness, poverty, and mass migration, Bihar has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the NDA government. From restoring basic governance to building infrastructure, empowering women, and driving economic growth, the state’s journey from collapse to compounding development is now being…

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Congress leader Ajay Rai’s ‘fishy’ remark on Operation Sindoor sparks BJP fury over ‘Army insult’

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A fresh political firestorm has erupted after Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai questioned the credibility of Operation Sindoor, India’s high-profile military retaliation against Pakistan in May 2025. Rai’s comment that “something is fishy” about the differing statements from top defence officials has drawn sharp condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused the…

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MEA rebukes Bangladesh over Chittagong violence allegations: ‘Look within before pointing fingers at India’

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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a sharp rebuttal to Bangladesh’s interim government following accusations that New Delhi played a role in the recent ethnic unrest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal categorically rejected the claims, urging Dhaka to introspect and investigate the actions of local extremist groups instead of…

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Army Chief warns Pakistan: ‘Must rethink if it wants to remain on world map’ amid rising cross-border tensions

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In a fiery escalation of rhetoric amid simmering Indo-Pak tensions, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that the neighbouring country must reconsider its actions if it wishes to retain its place on the world map. Speaking at an Army post in Anupgarh, Rajasthan, on October 3, 2025, General…

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Shinde escalates attack on Uddhav Thackeray ahead of Maharashtra local body polls: ‘Even his shadow may desert him’

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In a sharp escalation of political rhetoric ahead of Maharashtra’s upcoming local body elections, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, declaring that “even his shadow may not remain with him” after the polls. The remark, made during a rally in Nashik on October 3, 2025, signals…

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